Coral Springs Museum of Art will begin its next five-week program of “Art classes in an art museum” on Nov. 17.

To make the classes interesting and interactive, instructors will incorporate discussions of the current exhibits. All classes are age appropriate.

The classes attract art lovers in the community, said Sheri Adanti, museum associate director. “We get a good response, both from kids and adults," she said. "Some of the kids who have attended our classes have gone on to pursue art careers. Some come back as teen volunteers, while a few even become paid teachers at our summer camps.”

Children’s classes include acrylic painting, drawing techniques, ceramic hand-building, cartoon art, comic book design, exploring sculpture, photography, drawing for the young, “Kreative Kids”, and “Ready, Set Van Gogh!” Adult classes include oil and acrylic painting, abstract painting, wheel techniques for clay, watercolor, techniques of drawing, and figure drawing.

“Ceramics is one of the favorites. There are many people interested in painting and drawing as well,” Adanti said. “Comic book design is big with the kids. We have 17 teachers. All of them are either professional artists or have degrees in art, or both.”

Children’s classes are held after school and on Saturdays. Classes for middle school students begin at 4:15 p.m. Adult classes are held mornings, evenings and on Saturdays. All supplies are included for children’s art classes, but adults will need to bring their own supplies, except for clay classes.

Call 954-340-5000 or fax the registration form to 954-346-4424. Visit www.csmart.org.